No matter how short the trip, Chloe invariably becomes filthy at some point and requires a bath. Most of the time, it’s no problem, since nearly every place we stay has a shower — and with a small dog, a shower’s all you need. Pick her up and hold her under the water until she’s wet, set her down and lather her up, then pick her up and rinse her off. Easy! Every so often, though, we encounter a hotel room or a house that has a tub, but no shower. Washing a dog in a tub is a pain, so we’ve added to Chloe’s travel checklist and packing lista shower head on a hose that slips over a tub’s faucet and converts it to a handheld shower. It’s inexpensive and not terribly bulky — and it sure beats wetting your dog down and rinsing her off one mugful of water at a time. [5/15/13 I’ve removed the link because the product I bought is no longer available. Look in the comments below for a link to an alternative currently available on Amazon — sadly, it has very mixed reviews. (If that link doesn’t work, I suggest doing a search on Amazon for “tub faucet adapter.”)]

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Hi, Danielle — Thank you so much for letting me know that link doesn’t lead anywhere anymore. Sadly, while there are alternatives out there, the reviews on Amazon are pretty grumpy. Here’s a link that will get you started on comparing the available options: http://www.amazon.com/Plumb-Craft-7653700B-Versa-Bath-Spray/dp/B000PSBVFK/ref=pd_sim_hi_2 I’d look at the comments for that product, and then follow Amazon’s leads to similar products, and see which one (if any) you think you can live with. Phooey — it’s always so vexing when a good product disappears!

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